<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;" class="">SGC has an “STEALTH” HF antenna “kit” that might give you some ideas: <div class=""><br class=""></div><div class=""><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="https://www.sgcworld.com/Publications/Manuals/stealthman.pdf" class="">https://www.sgcworld.com/Publications/Manuals/stealthman.pdf</a></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">Brian</div><div class="">NJ6N</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class=""><br class=""><div><br class=""><blockquote type="cite" class=""><div class="">On Jul 31, 2019, at 08:23, Tim Odell <<a href="mailto:tim@tjo.me" class="">tim@tjo.me</a>> wrote:</div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"><div class=""><div class="WordSection1" style="page: WordSection1; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration: none;"><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: rgb(106, 106, 106);" class=""><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: windowtext;" class="">Hello SOARA Elmers,<o:p class=""></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: rgb(106, 106, 106);" class=""><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: windowtext;" class=""><o:p class=""> </o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: rgb(106, 106, 106);" class=""><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: windowtext;" class="">I am trying to get on 40,20 & 10 meters using my new FT-891 and it’s matching FC-50 auto tuner.<o:p class=""></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: rgb(106, 106, 106);" class=""><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: windowtext;" class=""><o:p class=""> </o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: rgb(106, 106, 106);" class=""><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: windowtext;" class="">Here is path I have taken so far and the constraints of my situation:<o:p class=""></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: rgb(106, 106, 106);" class=""><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: windowtext;" class=""><o:p class=""> </o:p></span></div><ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in;" class=""><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: windowtext;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" class="">The antenna I hope to use is the End Fed Half Wave Antenna<o:p class=""></o:p></span></li><ul type="circle" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in;" class=""><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: windowtext;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" class="">The Facebook Group “<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1850555008534519" style="color: rgb(255, 112, 69); text-decoration: underline;" class="">End Fed Half Wave Antennas</a>” provides instructions for construction<o:p class=""></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: windowtext;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" class=""><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_o0jneBEh0&fbclid=IwAR1Mxf__ynXXXuFG4VcKpjygoXC8dwh38X-nz-KAoWnyiaX4HJW4H55r3ts" style="color: rgb(255, 112, 69); text-decoration: underline;" class="">This rather lengthy video</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>created by Steve Ellington details how this works and the benefits thereof<o:p class=""></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: windowtext;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" class="">Uses self-built 49:1 Auto Transformer which I have already built (see attached)<o:p class=""></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: windowtext;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" class="">67’ wire should work for 40-10 m<o:p class=""></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: windowtext;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" class="">137’ wire should work for 80-10 m<o:p class=""></o:p></span></li></ul><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: windowtext;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" class="">I want to use this type because:<o:p class=""></o:p></span></li><ul type="circle" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in;" class=""><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: windowtext;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" class="">I live in HOA neighborhood <o:p class=""></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: windowtext;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" class="">Lots of trees as I live in the forest<o:p class=""></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: windowtext;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" class="">I hope to string up wires into trees for stealth<o:p class=""></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: windowtext;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" class="">End fed allows for easier hiding<o:p class=""></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: windowtext;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" class="">This<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/22061+Trailway+Ln,+Lake+Forest,+CA+92630/@33.6419758,-117.696483,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x80dce84c711db789:0x8a427aeec19d72b1!8m2!3d33.6419714!4d-117.694289" style="color: rgb(255, 112, 69); text-decoration: underline;" class="">map</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>gives you an idea of Location and tree situation<o:p class=""></o:p></span></li></ul><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: windowtext;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" class="">I need to borrow and antenna analyzer<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p class=""></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: windowtext;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" class="">I need advice on how to best configure the wire<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p class=""></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: windowtext;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" class="">I need confirmation on transmission line strategy<o:p class=""></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: windowtext;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" class="">I need confirmation on grounding strategy<o:p class=""></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: windowtext;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" class="">I need advice and confirmation on general shack setup<o:p class=""></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: windowtext;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" class="">I want this system to be repeatable and reliable<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p class=""></o:p></span></li></ul><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: rgb(106, 106, 106);" class=""><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: windowtext;" class=""><o:p class=""> </o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: rgb(106, 106, 106);" class=""><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: windowtext;" class="">I really appreciate any and all help with this project.<o:p class=""></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: rgb(106, 106, 106);" class=""><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: windowtext;" class="">Thanks<o:p class=""></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: rgb(106, 106, 106);" class=""><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: windowtext;" class=""><o:p class=""> </o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: rgb(106, 106, 106);" class=""><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: windowtext;" class=""><o:p class=""> </o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: rgb(106, 106, 106);" class=""><span style="font-size: 11pt; 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font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: rgb(106, 106, 106);" class=""><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; color: windowtext;" class=""><o:p class=""> </o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: rgb(106, 106, 106);" class=""><b class=""><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; color: windowtext;" class="">____________________________________________________________________<o:p class=""></o:p></span></b></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: rgb(106, 106, 106);" class=""><b class=""><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; color: windowtext;" class="">73 de K5TJO - Tim<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p class=""></o:p></span></b></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: rgb(106, 106, 106);" class=""><span style="font-size: 10pt; 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